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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Midwife's Apprentice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?
(a) Something soft to sleep on.
(b) Some of her food.
(c) Some ale.
(d) Some insects.

2. In what manner does the midwife deal with the expectant mothers?
(a) In a gruff way.
(b) In a calm and soothing manner.
(c) In an indifferent manner.
(d) In a friendly way.

3. Why does Alyce decide to go to the manor in Chapter 14?
(a) To buy some meat and produce.
(b) To ask for a job.
(c) To seek out reading and writing lessons from the governness.
(d) To see about Edward.

4. What do the boys in the village call the protagonist in Chapter 1?
(a) Grubby Girl.
(b) Stinky Face.
(c) Piggy.
(d) Dung Beetle.

5. Why does Alyce send for Jane during the labor in Chapter 11?
(a) The woman in labor asks for Jane.
(b) Alyce is unable to assist the woman giving birth.
(c) Alyce is injured and cannot help the woman in labor.
(d) Alyce needs some medicine that she does not have with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Beetle mind it when Jane calls her names in Chapter 4?

2. How do the villagers react to the cow's birth in Chapter 7?

3. What color is Will's hair?

4. Why does Beetle grow suspicious of Jane's actions in Chapter 4?

5. How does Alyce treat Joan during her labor?

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